Guest Bios
John Guy: Formerly provost and history professor at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, Renaissance historian John Guy is now a fellow in history at Clare College, University of Cambridge. He has written several books, including Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart, (upon which the 2018 Mary Queen of Scots starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, was based). He appears regularly on the BBC’s flagship cultural programs.
Julia Fox: Julia Fox is a teacher and author. She taught history for many years in London, having obtained her degree from the University of London. She is the author of Jane Boleyn: The True Story of the Infamous Lady Rochford and Sister Queens: Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile.
Tudor Takeaway:
Anne of the Thousand Days
Natalie Grueninger speaks with John and Julia about their new book, ‘Hunting the Falcon’.
Tune in to hear Natalie and her guests discuss:
– The importance of Anne Boleyn’s time in France
– How her time on the Continent influenced her behaviour and the choices she made as queen
– New sources uncovered and what insights they offer
– Anne’s religious beliefs
– Whether or not Anne exerted real influence over Henry VIII
– Why George Boleyn was destroyed alongside Anne
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